Calendula Flower Family. Calendula is herbaceous in the sense that the leaves and the stem above the level of the soil die at the end of the growing season. Calendula genus Calendula small genus of 1520 species of herbaceous plants family Asteraceae found in temperate regions of Eurasia and North Africa.
Pot marigold poets marigold Marys gold this is not the same plant as true marigolds Plant Family. Its depicted with the Scabious and a weeping willow marking the death of a sweet soul. From Shakespeares Winters Tale.
Calendula leaves flowers oils and stems can all be used when making your own tinctures and moisturizers and whatnot.
02072020 Being a proud member of the Asteraceae or sunflower family calendula has the distinct aster flower head consisting of slender petals which are actually entire flowers in themselves arranged like the rays of the sun around a center. 05082020 Calendula aka Calendula officinalis or pot marigold has been used throughout the centuries for many uses. The flower is used to make medicine. They also have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties too.